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Cheap flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
ZRH — CMB
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 October 2025.
Popular in | July |
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Cheapest in | September |
Average price | C$ 1,085 |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 834). Flying from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,203). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 October 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
How often are flights from Zurich to Colombo delayed?
About 31% of weekly flights between Zurich and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 73 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, Lufthansa has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 31% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 55m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 28m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 22 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Zurich to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
7.6
Overall
7.4
Crew
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2025
AUH - JFK
Boarding
7.6
Overall
7.4
Crew
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2025
AUH - JFK
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